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MLB National Anthem Protester Gets Some More Bad News

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Jena Greene Reporter
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Disgraced Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell got some more bad news.

He has officially been banned from the Postmates food delivery service after he allegedly held a female driver up at gunpoint. Getting banned from the popular food service might be even worse than getting arrested.

According to the newly released police report, Maxwell opened the door by pointing a gun in the woman’s face.

Per the report:

Once Lindsay arrived at the listed residence, she knocked on the screen door. Without any provocation, the door opened and Lindsay advised me she was staring straight at the barrel of a silver handgun. Lindsay stated she was in shock and simply stated “Are you Bruce?” Lindsay then stated the male subject then opened the door a little more and she was able to see that he had tattoos “all over his body.” At this time the male subject then questioned Lindsay on what he ordered from Postmates while simultaneously telling her to “not worry about the gun.” Moments later, Lindsay stated the male subject then removed the handgun from her face and moved it to a position out of sight inside the residence. Lindsay stated she then gave the subject his food and walked away still in shock on what had just occurred. Once Lindsay was able to get back to her vehicle, she immediately dialed 911. Lindsay stated her entire interaction with the male subject lasted less than 60 seconds. 

When police arrived on the scene, they noted a “strong odor of intoxicating liquor emanating from his breath. His eyes were blood shot and watery.” Judging by this account it seems like Maxwell was on a bender after a pretty mediocre season and decided to nurse his troubles with booze and a hoagie from Geno’s.

Bruce was so unruly they had to cuff him and threaten to taser him. Which would have been a sight to see.

It’s a sad day when you’re so drunk you forget your Postmates order, and have to hold a delivery girl up at gunpoint. I think that might be what the kids call rock bottom.

Don’t get me wrong. We’ve all had our nights. But I’m not gonna make excuses for the only player in the MLB who’s knelt for the National Anthem and allegedly lied about being denied service because of it. Somebody get this guy help.